Mechanical - Lead/Sr Engineer

About the Role

As a Lead and Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in HVAC design at Henderson Engineers, you will contribute your expertise to our six market sectors: Venue, Community, Grocery & Distribution, Health, Retail, and Business. We integrate engineering knowledge with the in-the-field experience of our sister company, Henderson Building Solutions, to deliver a unique client experience. Multiple openings are available, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Henderson is an ESOP company where each employee-owner plays an essential role in our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. We provide total building system design and construction services for industry leaders in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail sectors.

Responsibilities

• Proactively advise and mentor less experienced designers and engineers, providing oversight and technical guidance.
• Design advanced building systems, prepare design documents, and perform engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines.
• Train, mentor, and lead design staff, which may include direct supervision or management.
• Lead project and design efforts from concept through completion, ensuring solutions to complex engineering problems and design challenges.
• Ensure production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Develop tools, resources, and company practices, implementing and reinforcing design and engineering standards.
• Oversee project quality through reviews and regular check-ins, including final reviews for projects under purview.
• Participate in business development, corporate operations, and risk management activities.

Qualifications

Lead Level

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) preferred, with 11 years of relevant experience, or 13 years of experience without a degree.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license may count toward 1 year of direct experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards.
• Knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu, CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit), and HVAC design software (e.g., IESVE, Trane Trace).

Senior Level

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field preferred, with 15 years of relevant experience. Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license may count toward 1 year of direct experience.
• Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards.
• Working knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit), and HVAC design software (e.g., IESVE, Trane Trace).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Completion of FE exam, LEED, and/or WELL accreditation.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, and standards applicable to a range of practices, projects, or program types.

Pay

Individual salaries may vary based on geographic location and other factors unrelated to the applicant’s background. The following ranges reflect geographic cost-of-labor differentials:

• Denver: $113,520 to $198,000
• Los Angeles: $119,712 to $208,800
• New York City: $125,904 to $219,600
• Washington DC: $119,712 to $208,800

Benefits

• Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid training for professional development.
• Performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage (health, dental, vision).
• Paid term life and disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick time.
• Financial wellness and coaching program.

Perks

• Flexible work hours.
• Casual dress code.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health and wellness initiatives.
• Receptive and forward-thinking leadership.
• Clear career path options.